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SV05 CWW

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,533 mi
Last recorded45,533 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 CWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle rusty

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tubeless valve stem slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,206 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s rear valve stem slightly perished

various suspension components getting quite rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,858 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

various suspension components getting quite rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brakes gripping slightly

surfaces of both front brake discs rusty/slightly pitted

various suspension components getting rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,999 miles

battery insecure

general underside condition getting very rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,226 miles

nearside wiper slightly torn

Fail 9 Mar 2009 19,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside wiper slightly torn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,416 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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SV05 CWW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV05 CWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV05 CWW registered?

SV05 CWW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is SV05 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 CWW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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